De Rossi shared her account via Twitter on Wednesday, November 8th. She stated that she attended a private audition in Seagal’s office during which he told her that it’s important for actors to have “off-screen chemistry.” He then proceeded to unzip his pants.

After hastily exiting the room, de Rossi called her female agent, who reportedly acted “unfazed” and simply said, “Well, I didn’t know if he was your type.”

My final audition for a Steven Segal movie took place in his office. He told me how important it was to have chemistry off-screen as he sat me down and unzipped his leather pants. I️ ran out and called my agent. Unfazed, she replied, “well, I didn’t know if he was your type.”

Perhaps one of the most disturbing details of both de Rossi and Marguilies’ accounts is that other women were aware of the abuse taking place — specifically an agent and casting director. So let their stories serve as a reminder to always be vigilant when it comes to potential sexual misconduct, and to strive to support and protect others whenever and whereever possible.

The fact your agent was unfazed by it all is even more scarier as if it’s what’s expected and that’s OK 😡 well done on speaking up and having your voice heard Portia 😘 #segal#hollywoodisdead#MeToo